Instinct E is the supertough 45 mm smartwatch that gets up to 16 days of battery life. It includes essential features such as smart notifications and Connect IQ Store compatibility. It also features 24/7 health and wellness tracking with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). With its high-strength case and scratch-resistant lens, the Instinct E smartwatch can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. Plus, it includes a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS to keep you on track when you’re off the grid.
Q: What type of material is the watch case made of?
A: The watch case is made of fiber-reinforced polymer.
A: Yes, this watch is GPS enabled.
Q: Is the watch water resistant?
A: Yes, the watch is water resistant and is 10 ATM water-rated.
Q: Does this smartwatch have GPS?
A: Yes, this smartwatch is GPS enabled.
Q: Does this smartwatch have a silent alarm feature?
A: Yes, this smartwatch has a silent alarm feature.
Q: What is the maximum depth of water resistance for this watch?
A: The maximum depth of water resistance for this watch is 328 feet.
Q: Is the display screen adjustable for brightness?
A: Yes, the brightness of the display screen is adjustable.
Q: Can I receive notifications from my smartphone on this smartwatch?
A: Yes, you can receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your compatible Apple or Android smartphone.

Instinct E is the supertough 45 mm smartwatch that gets up to 16 days of battery life. It includes essential features such as smart notifications and Connect IQ Store compatibility. It also features 24/7 health and wellness tracking with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). With its high-strength case and scratch-resistant lens, the Instinct E smartwatch can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. Plus, it includes a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS to keep you on track when you’re off the grid.

Instinct E is the supertough 40 mm smartwatch that gets up to 14 days of battery life. It includes essential features such as smart notifications and Connect IQ Store compatibility. It also features 24/7 health and wellness tracking with wrist-based heart rate, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). With its high-strength case and scratch-resistant lens, the Instinct E smartwatch can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. Plus, it includes a 3-axis compass, barometric altimeter and multi-GNSS to keep you on track when you’re off the grid.

Instinct 3 is the rugged 50 mm GPS smartwatch with a 1.1” display, built-in flashlight and unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions). With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. To keep you on track, the Instinct 3 smartwatch includes a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Plus, multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). Instinct 3 also includes Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported bank).

Instinct 3 is the rugged 45 mm GPS smartwatch with a 0.9” display, built-in flashlight and unlimited battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging (assumes all-day wear with 3 hours per day outside in 50,000 lux conditions). With bolted construction, a metal-reinforced bezel and scratch-resistant lens, it can take on your toughest adventures. It’s engineered to MIL-STD-810 standards for thermal and shock resistance and is also 10 ATM water-rated. To keep you on track, the Instinct 3 smartwatch includes a built-in 3-axis compass and barometric altimeter. Plus, multi-band GPS with SatIQ technology delivers superior positioning while also optimizing battery life. Its 24/7 health and wellness features keep you connected to your body with heart rate tracking, advanced sleep monitoring, Pulse Ox and more (this is not a medical device, and data presented is intended to be a close estimation of metrics tracked; Pulse Ox not available in all countries). Instinct 3 also includes Garmin Pay contactless payments (with a supported bank).
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Absolutely love this watch. I was looking for a smart watch that looked like your regular everyday watch. Tracks my sleep, runs, HR etc. This watch is NOT touch screen which i love.
This review is from Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 40 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Canizzy Posted
Sturdy watch and good for trekking. While less on number of features but good enough for what I had in mind
This review is from Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 45 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Electric Lime with Electric Lime Band - (2025)
DSSS Posted
This watch is horrible!!! It's monochrome and the backlight is weak. Which means in a dark room or in an area with low light, you won't be able to read your watch. It looks and feels cheap. It does not have touch capabilities. Get a Samsung or Apple watch.
This review is from Garmin - Instinct E GPS Smartwatch 40 mm Fiber-reinforced Polymer - Black with Charcoal Band - (2025)
Ellis Posted